Mahindra Thar vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Should you buy Mahindra Thar or Mercedes-Benz G-Class? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs 11.50 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel) and Mercedes-Benz G-Class price starts Rs 2.55 Cr ex-showroom for 400d Adventure Edition (Diesel). Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while G-Class has 3982 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Thar has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the G-Class has a mileage of 10 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Thar Vs G-Class

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Mercedes-Benz G-Class
On Road Price	Rs.20,94,693^*	Rs.2,99,55,064^*
Mileage (city)	9 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2184	2925
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Mahindra Thar
Rs17.60 Lakh^*
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Rs2.55 Cr^*
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Mahindra Thar
Earth Edition Diesel AT
17.60 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class
400d Adventure Edition
2.55 Cr^*
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Basic Information	Earth Edition Diesel AT	400d Adventure Edition
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.20,94,693^*	Rs.2,99,55,064^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.39,880/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.5,70,151/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.97,093	Rs.10,12,564
User Rating	4.5 Based on 1337 Reviews	4.7 Based on 36 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Earth Edition Diesel AT

400d Adventure Edition

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.20,94,693^*

Rs.2,99,55,064^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.39,880/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.5,70,151/month

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Insurance

Rs.97,093

Rs.10,12,564

User Rating

4.5

Based on 1337 Reviews

4.7

Based on 36 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	mHawk 130 CRDe	in-line six-cylinder OM656
Displacement (cc)	2184	2925
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	66 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	130.07bhp@3750rpm	325.86bhp@3600-4200rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	300Nm@1600-2800rpm	700Nm@1200-3200rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	direct injection
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed AT	9-speed AT
Drive Type	4WD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

mHawk 130 CRDe

in-line six-cylinder OM656

Displacement (cc)

2184

2925

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

66 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

130.07bhp@3750rpm

325.86bhp@3600-4200rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	9	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	10	10
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	57	100
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	210
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle	-
Steering Type	Hydraulic	-
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Drum	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	210
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	6.4
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	-
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Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3985	4817
Width (mm)	1820	1931
Height (mm)	1855	1969
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	241
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	226	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	-
Approach Angle	41.2	-
Break Over Angle	26.2	-
Departure Angle	36	-
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	480
No. of Doors	3	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	50:50 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	-
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out	Burmester surround sound system,Widescreen cockpit
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Low Fuel Warning Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Additional Features	Dashboard Grab Handle For Front passenger,MID Display in Instrument Cluster (Coloured),Adventure Statistics,Decorative Vin Plate (Individual to Thar Earth Edition),Headrest (Embossed Dune Design),Stiching ( Beige Stitching elements & Earth branding),Thar branding on door pads (Desert Fury Coloured),Twin Peak logo on Steering ( Dark Chrome),Steering Wheel elements (Desert Fury Coloured),AC Vents (Dual Tone),HVAC housing (Piano black),Center gear Console & Cup Holder accents (Dark Chrome)	Multifunction steering wheel in Nappa Leather, air vents in silver chrome, and interior elements finished in nappa leather
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colours	Everest WhiteRage RedStealth BlackDeep ForestDesert FuryDeep Grey+1 MoreThar Colours	Obsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicRubellite RedPolar WhiteBrilliant Blue MetallicMojave SilverIridium Silver Metallic+2 MoreG-Class Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Roof Carrier	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	No
Side Stepper	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	-	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	Hard Top,All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Fender-mounted Radio Antenna,Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel,Illuminated Key Ring,Body Colour (Satin Matte Desert Fury Colour),ORVMs Inserts (Desert Fury Coloured),Vertical slats on the Front grille (Desert Fury Coloured),Mahindra Wordmark (Matte Black),Thar branding (Matte Black),4x4 badging (Matte black With red accents),Automatic badging (Matte black With red accents),Gear Knob accents (Dark Chrome)	round headlamps, Roof rack with C profile rails, Removable ladder at the rear with anti-slip coating, Logo projector in the outside mirror, PROFESSIONAL roof luggage rack, Manufaktur Logo Package, PROFESSIONAL Line exterior package, PROFESSIONAL spare wheel holder, 5-spoke light-alloy wheels painted in silver, Full-size spare wheel on tailgate, Door handle with embossed logo
Fog Lights	Front	-
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Everest WhiteRage RedStealth BlackDeep ForestDesert Fury+1 MoreThar Colours

Obsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicRubellite RedPolar WhiteBrilliant Blue Metallic+2 MoreG-Class Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	9
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	4	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	4	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	7	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	BlueSense	-
Tweeter	2	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mahindra Thar
- Attention grabbing design. Looks macho and has stronger road presence than ever before.
- Available with petrol and diesel engines with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions for both.
- Design better suited for off-roading than before. Big improvements in departure angle, breakover angle and ground clearance.
- More tech: Brake based differential locking system, auto locking rear mechanical differential, shift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, 7-inch touchscreen with off-road gauges, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and navigation
- Good quality interior with better practicality than before. The Thar is now more family friendly.
- Improved noise vibration and harshness management. Doesn’t feel crude or outdated to drive anymore.
- More configurations: Fixed soft top, fixed hardtop or convertible soft top, available as a 6- or 4- seater
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- The 4-litre Bi-turbo V8 has more power than you’ll ever need
- Offers a mix of luxury and capabilities in a well-blended package
- The massive size and boxy design gives it an unmatchable road presence

Mahindra Thar
- Stiff ride quality. Deals with bad roads well but sharp bumps can unsettle the cabin quite easily
- Old school ladder frame SUV and behaves like one. Loads of body roll even on mild curves
- Some cabin flaws: Rear windows aren’t openable, pedal box leaves no proper space to rest your left foot even in the automatic and thick B pillars create large blind spots to the side
- It’s a heavily improved/polished version of a hardcore off-roader but not an alternative to more practical, comfortable, feature rich compact/sub compact SUVs
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
- Apart from the front passenger, no one gets grab handles, which makes ingress and egress difficult
- There is no massage or ventilation function for the rear seats
- Add-ons for the exterior, interior, and the features are too pricey
- The rear middle passenger has to comprise on space due to the middle seat being outward and a little short

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Mahindra Thar and Mercedes-Benz G-Class?

A ) Mahindra Thar price starts at ₹ 11.50 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz G-Class price starts at ₹ 2.55 Cr in New Delhi. Mahindra Thar is cheaper between these two cars.

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